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Exposure to certain sex hormones can increase health risks, while some hormone therapies may offer benefits for specific conditions.

Sex steroids, especially progesterone, can slow down the growth of mouse melanoma cells.

The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.

Testosterone with or without finasteride doesn't improve thinking skills in older men with low testosterone.

People often struggle to consistently use contraceptives and other medications, and long-acting options might be better for those who want to avoid daily doses.

Finasteride treatment changes brain steroid levels and receptors, affecting brain function even after stopping treatment.

Finasteride reduces hirsutism effectively with fewer side effects but is a second-choice treatment due to safety concerns.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

Hormonal contraceptives are effective for teens but require careful consideration of side effects and individual health.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.

Testosterone therapy can help improve mood, sexual function, and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed to establish safe and effective guidelines.

Finasteride helps reduce heart enlargement in heart failure patients.

Hormones are crucial for regulating body functions and imbalances can lead to health issues.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a type of hair loss affecting mostly older women, with no agreed best treatment.

The document says that early treatment of Acne Vulgaris is important to prevent scarring and that adult onset acne is common in women, often due to hormonal imbalances.

Experts agree that PCOS affects women's health in complex ways, but more research is needed to understand and treat it effectively.

The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.

Testosterone is important for men's sexual function, may help some women's sexual desire, while other hormones and neurotransmitters also play complex roles in sexual behavior.

Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.

The article suggests managing interferon beta therapy side effects in MS with dose adjustments, medications, and patient education.

Lifestyle changes can improve body composition, excess male hormone levels, and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

Surgeons must understand the full care process for gender confirmation surgery to help transgender individuals effectively.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.

Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.

Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.

Women with PCOS may take longer to get pregnant but can have a normal family size, and should manage their overall health to reduce long-term health risks.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.